Islamic celestial globe - Brass - Middle East - Qajar dynasty (1796–1925)

A finely engraved Islamic celestial globe, decorated with numerous Arabic Inscriptions, astronomical coordinate lines, constellations and small silver stones representing stars. The celestial sphere depicts traditional constellations in figurative form, including animals and other celestial figures, together with engraved Arabic astronomical markings. The globe is mounted on a vertical axis with finials at the top and bottom, the object reflects the rich tradition of Islamic astronomy and celestial cartography. Shipping worldwide available

Schätzpreis:€2,200

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